John 16:7

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

Nevertheless I tell you the truth; It is expedient for you that I go away: for if I go not away, the Comforter will not come unto you; but if I depart, I will send him unto you.

I tell

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The comforter

John 7:39

John 14:16

John 15:26

General references

Philippians 1:24

Bible References

I tell

But because I tell you the truth, you do not believe me.

But in truth I tell you, there were many widows in Israel in Elijah's time, when the heaven was closed for three years and a half, and there was a great famine over all the land,

I solemnly say to you, some of you who stand here will certainly live to see the kingdom of God."

Then Peter opened his mouth and said, "Now I really see that God shows no partiality,

It

you do not take into account that it is for your own welfare that one man should die for the people, and not that the whole nation should be destroyed."

And if I go and make it ready for you, I will come back and take you to be face to face with me, so that you may always be right where I am.

Yes, we know that all things go on working together for the good of those who keep on loving God, who are called in accordance with God's purpose.

For this slight and momentary sorrow continues to accumulate for me a solid and eternal glory far beyond any comparison,

The comforter

By this He referred to the Spirit that those believing in Him were going to receive -- for the Spirit had not yet come, because Jesus had not yet been glorified.

And I will ask I will ask the Father and He will give you another Helper, to remain with you to the end of the age;

"When the Helper comes whom I will send from the Father to you, the Spirit of truth that comes from the Father, He will testify to me.

General references

And yet for your sakes it is very necessary for me to stay on here.